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John Obore

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Experienced procurement specialist driving compliant, value-for-money public procurement.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I lead public procurement for large projects, ensure compliance, mentor teams, and drive value-for-money outcomes.

I am a procurement and supply chain management professional with an MSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from Makerere University and a strong public-sector track record. I focus on delivering compliant, transparent procurement processes that maximize value for money.

Over more than a decade I have led procurement for major government projects, including World Bank–funded programs, managing bidding, evaluation, contract negotiation and contract management. I have successfully procured and overseen large infrastructure, ICT and land administration projects.

My strengths include procurement planning, policy review, procurement audits, inventory and contract management, and building procurement capacity across teams. I routinely ensure compliance with legal and donor requirements (PPDA, World Bank/IDA).

I am results-oriented, mentor-focused and experienced at supervising and motivating teams to meet procurement milestones while maintaining strong controls and timely reporting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Principal Procurement Officer

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Muni University

Feb 2025 - Present (8 months)

Technically coordinated procurement, disposal and inventory management functions, implemented internal controls and supported procurement policy review to ensure compliance and value for money across the university.

Public Procurement Procurement Contract Management Inventory Management Vendor Management Team Leadership

Procurement Specialist

Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development

Oct 2014 - Nov 2024 (10 years 1 month)

Coordinated project procurement for World Bank–funded land projects, prepared and monitored procurement plans, led bid and evaluation processes and managed contract negotiations for multimillion-dollar procurements.

Procurement Contract Negotiation Compliance

Assistant Procurement Specialist

Ministry of Health

Dec 2011 - Sep 2014 (2 years 9 months)

Led bidding and selection processes for health systems strengthening projects, prepared procurement notices and reports, ensured procurement plan compliance and supported capacity building in line with World Bank guidelines.

Tender Management Bid Opening Capacity Building

Procurement Officer

Dairy Development Authority

Mar 2009 - Nov 2011 (2 years 8 months)

Managed procurement processes including preparing bidding documents, administering contracts, tracking deliveries, maintaining vendor lists and producing periodic procurement reports to management and PPDA.

Contract Administration Vendor Management Procurement PPDA Compliance

Procurement Trainee

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

May 2006 - Apr 2007 (11 months)

Supported procurement operations by tracking orders, producing purchase order statements, participating in bid evaluations and maintaining the contract register for the Department of Geological Surveys and Mines.